FK Tomori Berat

FK Tomori Berat

Full name	Futboll Klub Tomori Berat
Nickname(s)	Tigrat e Beratit (The Tigers of Berat) Mistrecat (The Captious)
Founded	November 25, 1923 (1923-11-25)
Ground	Tomori Stadium Berat, Albania
Ground Capacity	14,450
Owner	Municipality of Berat
Chairman	Lulzim Sollaku
Manager	Bledar Sinella
League	Albanian Second Division
Website	Club home page
Home colours Away colours

Futboll Klub Tomori Berat is an Albanian football club based in the city of Berat. The club's home ground is the Tomori Stadium and they currently participate in the Albanian Second Division.

History

The sport of football was introduced to the city of Berat in the early 1910s by students who had completed their studies abroad. They brought back footballs and the rules of the game from their travels which they then passed onto the locals. As early as 1913 amateur neighbourhood teams were formed, such as Çunat e Lumit, Vakëfi, Kalaja and Opinga. In 1923 an artists and sports club was founded in Berat, under the name Tomori, named after the nearby Mount Tomorr. It was established in the neighbourhood facilities of a local school called Mangalem, and the first team was formed with 18 teenage players. With the Albanian Football Association's foundation in 1930, the club participated in its first official tournament in the same year, which was the second tier of the newly established Albanian football system. Tomori won the 1930 Albanian First Division and gained promotion to the Albanian Superliga. Prior to their debut season in the top flight the club changed its name from Tomori to Muzaka in 1931, and during the 1931 season they finished in 7th and last place with a record of 1 draw and 5 losses, which led to their relegation.^[1] They returned to the Albanian First Division in 1932 where they would remain for 4 seasons. In 1935 the Albanian Football Association did not organise any competitions so the club was not active for the year. In 1936 football resumed in Albania and the club changed its name back to Tomori and finished second in the Albanian First Division, achieving promotion to the Albanian Superliga for the second time. In the 1937 season the club again finished last in the top flight, level on points with Ismail Qemali Vlorë, who they lost 2–1 to in a relegation play off held in Kavajë at the end of the season to determine Tomori's immediate relegation once again.^[2]

1936–1949: KS Tomori 1950: Berati 1951–1957: Puna 1957–deri tani: KS Tomori

Members of the Presidency: (1923–1926) Chairman: Zyhdi Doko Secretary: Shyqyri Lakra Other members: Lilo Xhimitiku Andon Myzeqari Vangjel Haxhistasa Alqiviadhi Shyti

In 1964 Tomori was runner-up in the Albanian Cup, losing in the final to KS Partizani.

Tomori won the Albanian First Division championship four times: in 1930, 1950, 1970, and 1977.

In 1991–1992 F.K Tomori participated in the Balkans Cup but lost on aggregate to FC Oţelul Galaţi (2:4), who went on to be runners-up of the competition.

Their first participation in European football was in the UEFA Cup 2000-01, losing 2–5 on aggregate to Cypriot team APOEL F.C..

In 2000 F.K Tomori were runners-up in the championship, losing on penalty kicks against FK Tirana with the game having finished 1–1 after extra time had been played.

Stadium

Tomori Stadium was built in 1985 and holds 14,500 spectators. This is the third highest capacity stadium in Albania after Qemal Stafa Stadium and Loro Boriçi Stadium.^[3] The stadium finally completed its renovation in early 2012, where 13,000 tickets went on sale for the first game held there. Interest was high because the last Albanian Superliga game to be held there was in 2002.^[4]

Fans

Tomori has some of the most fervent fans in Albania.

Also, Tomori have tifo-groups like Mistrecat and Ultras Tomori.

Honours

Albanian First Division:

• Winners (4): 1930, 1950–51, 1970–71, 1976–77

Albanian Superliga:

• Runners-up (1): 1999–00

Albanian Cup:

• Runners-up (1): 1963–64

Balkans Cup:

• Semi-final (1): 1991–92

European Cups history

• QR1=1st Qualifying Round

Season	Competition	Round	Country	Team	Home	Away	Aggregate
2000–01	UEFA Cup	QR1		APOEL	2–3	0–2	2–5

Recent seasons

Year	Division	Position
1999–2000	Albanian Superliga (I)	2nd
2000–01	Albanian Superliga (I)	12th
2001–02	Albanian Superliga (I)	14th
2002–03	Albanian First Division (II)	1st
2003–04	Albanian First Division (II)	6 th
2004–05	Albanian First Division (II)	4th
2005–06	Albanian First Division (II)	6th
2006–07	Albanian First Division (II)	16th
2007–08	Albanian First Division(II)	16th
2008–09	Albanian Second Division (III)	3rd
2009–10	Albanian Second Division(III)	2nd
2010–11	Albanian First Division	2nd
2011–12	Albanian Superliga (I)	10th
2012–13	Albanian Superliga (I)	12th
2013–14	Albanian First Division (II)	4th
2014–15	Albanian First Division (II)	9th

Current squad

As of 22 November 2015

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player 1 GK Andi Xhixha 3 DF Eneo Bitri 4 DF Gëzim Hoxha 6 DF Remi Berberi 8 DF Fatjon Topi 9 MF Vangjel Mile 11 MF Viktor Gjyla 13 MF Doraldo Paja 17 MF Gersi Arbëri (Captain)

No. Position Player 19 FW Gelando Sharavaolli 21 FW Berjon Myzyri 2 DF Lisjan Hadaj 5 DF Denis Frataraku 7 MF Aldo Dervishi 12 GK Franci Spahiu 15 MF Algert Avdo 18 MF Rikeldo Dragoti 20 DF Algi Lapardhaja

Coaching staff and officials

Position	Name
Manager	Madrid Muxhaj
Assistant Manager	Tomi Fani
Medic of club	Ilir Sinani
Fitness Coach	Tomi Fani
Club Secretary	Polizoi KuqI

Seasons top scorers

Season	Player	Club	Goals
1980	Përparim Kovaçi	Tomori	18
1987	Arben Arbëri	Tomori	14
1991	Kliton Bozgo	Tomori	29
2000	Klodian Arbëri	Tomori	18

Managers

• Eqerem Memushi (July 2010 – Jan 11)
• Përparim Daiu (Aug 2011 – Oct 11)
• Eqerem Memushi (Oct 2011 – March 12)
• Madrit Muzhai (interim) (March 2012)
• Ernest Gjoka (March 2012 – June 12)
• Kristaq Mile (July 2012 – Nov 12)
• Madrit Muzhai (Nov 2012–1?)
• Hasan Egilmez (Dec 2012–)

Sponsor

Kit providers and sponsors

References